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September 1, 1898
Bridgeton Pioneer
Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
The steamer Progresso arrived in Seattle from St. Michael's with 300 passengers, mostly tenderfeet from Dawson, and $200,000 in gold dust. Key holders included J.O. Ekert ($50,000) and others. Crew of wrecked bark Guardian aboard. Steamer South Portland seized by US marshal at St. Michael's.
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More Returns From Alaska.
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 29.-The steamer Progresso has arrived here from St. Michael's with 300 passengers and a large amount of gold dust, the property of a few persons. Purser Griffith claims that he carried $200,000 in his safe. Of this amount J. O. Ekert had $50,000. A quartet, consisting of W. Morgan, L. Siehler, J. A. Snow and George T. Snow had an equal amount. J. D. Racy had $28,000. Most of the Progresso's passengers were "tenderfeet," who were in Dawson but a short time. Captain Eagler and the crew of the wrecked bark Guardian were also passengers. The captain of the Progresso reports that the steamer South Portland is in the hands of the United States marshal at St. Michael's.
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 29.-The steamer Progresso has arrived here from St. Michael's with 300 passengers and a large amount of gold dust, the property of a few persons. Purser Griffith claims that he carried $200,000 in his safe. Of this amount J. O. Ekert had $50,000. A quartet, consisting of W. Morgan, L. Siehler, J. A. Snow and George T. Snow had an equal amount. J. D. Racy had $28,000. Most of the Progresso's passengers were "tenderfeet," who were in Dawson but a short time. Captain Eagler and the crew of the wrecked bark Guardian were also passengers. The captain of the Progresso reports that the steamer South Portland is in the hands of the United States marshal at St. Michael's.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Return
Gold Dust
Steamer Progress
Passengers
Tenderfeet
Wrecked Crew
What entities or persons were involved?
Purser Griffith
J. O. Ekert
W. Morgan
L. Siehler
J. A. Snow
George T. Snow
J. D. Racy
Captain Eagler
Where did it happen?
Seattle, Wash., From St. Michael's
Story Details
Key Persons
Purser Griffith
J. O. Ekert
W. Morgan
L. Siehler
J. A. Snow
George T. Snow
J. D. Racy
Captain Eagler
Location
Seattle, Wash., From St. Michael's
Event Date
Aug. 29
Story Details
Steamer Progresso arrives in Seattle with 300 passengers and $200,000 gold dust from Alaska; notable individual holdings; tenderfeet from Dawson and wrecked crew aboard; South Portland seized.